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Online marketplace AliExpress has identified Russia as a market of significant growth potential, comparing the current levels of e-commerce development to the situation in China several years ago. The current situation with sanctions is also encouraging more brands from China, ASEAN and India to look at the opportunity to build channels in Russia. Chris Devonshire-Ellis of professional services firm Dezan Shira & Associates, stated: “AliExpress’s experience is really taking up the loose reins that the EU left dangling when they imposed sanctions on Russia. Europe will find they have no business opportunities to go back to in Russia once the sanctions are lifted.”
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CACTUS confirmed for DISTREE Russia 2017
CACTUS is a fast-growing brand that aims to set new standards for market-compatible printing consumables and accessories. CACTUS is participating at DISTREE Russia 2017, giving the company the opportunity to meet buyers and senior executives from the country’s top distributors, resellers and retailers. Roman Samoylov CEO at CACTUS, said: “We first participated in DISTREE Russia back in 2015 and the experience has been highly successful
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diHouse confirmed for DISTREE EMEA
More than 20 Russian distributors will attend this week’s DISTREE EMEA consumer tech channel event in Monaco, giving exhibitors access to the country’s top partners. Among the Russian delegation is diHouse, a distributor established more than 20 years ago, which now carries a wide portfolio of consumer technology brands. Yuri Rodny, general director at diHouse, is keen to meet brands offering Intenet of Things (IoT) products at DISTREE EMEA 2017.
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Elko adds Cat phones to Russian portfolio
Cat phones, a supplier of rugged smartphone and feature phones has appointed Elko Group as a distributor in Russia. Cat phones, designed and manufactured by Bullitt Group are built for tough environments without compromising on technology and innovation. Cat claims that it is driving the development of industrial smartphones, continuously launching ground-breaking innovations and technologies.
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Russian market rebound possible in 2017
The latest research by PMR has laid bare the IT market downturn that occurred in Russia. The IT market in Russia slumped by almost a third in Euro terms in 2015 to fall below €10 billion (US$11.09 billion). Short term forecasts assume the market will continue to drop in 2016, while a bounce-back is possible in 2017, according to PMR.
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DISTREE Russia opens with hundreds of B2B and B2C channel partners confirmed to attend
The 13th annual DISTREE Russia began today with hundreds of senior channel executives registered to attend the two-day event. DISTREE Russia & CIS runs from June 22nd to 23rd in St. Petersburg, Russia. DISTREE Russia allows technology brands and suppliers to hold pre-scheduled one-on-one meetings with top resellers and retailers inside Russia.
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DISTREE Russia conference programme offers deep insight into in-country channel trends
DISTREE Russia allows technology brands and suppliers to hold pre-scheduled one-on-one meetings with top resellers and retailers inside Russia. DISTREE Russia takes place in St. Petersburg on the 22-23 June 2016. This year’s event will see separate business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) channel events held simultaneously for the first time. DISTREE Russia 2016 includes a series of workshops, boardroom sessions, panel discussions and keynote speeches.
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XYZprinting confirmed for DISTREE Russia 2016
XYZprinting reckons that it is poised to break down the barriers of the 3D printing industry by creating easy-to-use devices that provide an outstanding user experience. Tatiana Bodrova, sales executive at XYZprinting, said: “XYZprinting is a fast growing profitable company in 3D printing solutions, and has become one of the world’s leading 3D printer brands. This year will be the first year that XYZprinting participates at DISTREE Russia.”
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Laut eyes Russian channel potential
Apple accessories brand Laut is a confirmed exhibitor at this month’s DISTREE Russia, which takes place from 22-23rd June in St, Petersburg. The three-day channel event gives exhibitors the chance to hold pre-scheduled meetings with senior executives from top distributors, retailers and resellers operating in the continent.
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INTERVIEW: Sergey Fomin, Marvel Distribution
DISTREE Russia is the annual channel event where the country’s biggest technology distributors congregate to meet both new and existing suppliers, as well as top resellers and retailers. This year’s DISTREE Russia, which takes place from the 22-23rd June 2016 in St. Petersburg, will cover both business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) channels. Channel EMEA caught up with Sergey Fomin, strategic development director CIS at Marvel Distribution, to find out more about the company’s plans for the event.
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